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B2B Payments
Great Resignation Sees ‘Tidal Wave of Entrepreneurs’ Seeking Help To Grow New Businesses
January 05, 2022

When there’s a “tidal wave” of new entrepreneurs out there, being the place where they can go to launch, run and grow a business is a great position to be in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Regulation
10 Ways Regulation Could Shake Up the Digital Economy in 2022
January 05, 2022

In 2021, regulators and policymakers around the world launched different regulatory initiatives on a wide range of topics from FinTech to crypto, privacy and artificial intelligence. In TechREG, we expect that many of these regulatory debates will transform into new laws and regulations in 2022. ...

Cross-border Payments
Deep Dive: The Explosive Growth of Mobile Payments for Cross-Border Transactions
January 05, 2022

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International
3 Telco-Driven Apps To Watch in Emerging Markets in 2022
January 05, 2022

Super apps like China’s WeChat have become intrinsic to consumers’ lives, moving beyond messaging apps to cater to a wide array of digital service needs like payment transfers, buying train tickets, paying rent, or purchasing goods and services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Banking
LendingClub Reorganizes to Focus on ‘Everyday’ Americans
January 04, 2022

LendingClub won’t be going forward with several business operations in 2022, including its yacht loan business, according to CEO Scott Sanborn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
The Five Things That Will Determine The Success – or Failure – of China’s Digital...
January 04, 2022

China today (Jan. 4) released its digital yuan wallet on Apple’s App Store and on Google Android app stores in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Digital Banking
Rev Debuts Its App-Based X World Wallet With Loyalty, Travel Perks
January 04, 2022

Payment products innovations company Rêv has debuted its X World Wallet, an app-based multi-currency debit account, nationwide in the United States, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

International
EMEA Daily: Google Buys Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Siemplify for $500M, UK’s New Investment Rules Kicks...
January 04, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Google has purchased Israeli cybersecurity firm Siemplify for $500 million, and the U.K.’s new investment rules have kicked off, eyeing foreign mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Plus, Denmark’s ComplyCloud snags 4.5 million euros, French telco Orange backs...

Cross-border Payments
Payments Platform Nuvei Launches Local Payment Acceptance for Cross Border eCommerce in 10 LATAM Countries
January 04, 2022

Global payment tech partner Nuvei has debuted a capability enhancement that allows international merchants to accept local payment methods in 10 Latin American countries, the company announced Tuesday (Jan. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...